Toe walking is a walking pattern where a person walks on the balls of their feet instead of with their heels touching the ground. While this is a common walking pattern in children younger than 2 ...

Walking on your toes could be related to autism or another developmental condition. However, it’s common in young children, and even persistent toe walking may not indicate an underlying condition.

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways Walking barefoot can make your foot and leg muscles ...